State Legislators Announce $6 Million to Improve John Downey Drive
Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation, Sen Rick Lopes (D-6), Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Gary Turco (D-27) have announced $6.4 million in state funding for John Downey Drive corridor. “These upgrades will improve accessibility for both vehicles and pedestrians,” said Sen Lopes, about the funding, awarded through the Local Transportation Improvement […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 28th and Aug 3rd
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, August 3, 2025 include
Democratic and Republican Parties Endorse Candidates for 2025
The Democratic and Republican parties have endorsed candidates for the 2025 election in meetings of their respective town committees last week. The endorsed candidates for the two major parties are: If the endorsed candidates are not challenged for the nomination of their parties, they become the nominated candidates for the offices they are seeking. At […]
McNamara and Ortiz-Luna, Endorsed Democrats, May Be Primaried by Connors
The Democratic Town Committee last week endorsed incumbent Ald John McNamara (D-4), the City Council’s Majority Leader, and former Ald Luz Ortiz-Luna, as the endorsed Democratic candidates for Council in Ward 4. Meanwhile, incumbent Ald Neil Connors (D-4), who was not re-nominated, is attempting to petition for a September primary for one of the two […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 21st to 27th
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Democrats Endorse Bobby Sanchez for Mayor
Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) was endorsed by the Democratic Party tonight to be its candidate for Mayor of New Britain. “Born, raised, and deeply rooted in the city,” Sanchez’ campaign website says, “Bobby has spent decades fighting for the issues that matter most to New Britain families—as an early childhood educator, shelter director, […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”
New Britain Youth Theater is presenting “Into the Woods, Jr.”, as part of its summer camp programming, with the play to be performed next week. “Our Summer Campers are hard at work,” the Theater says, “(it’s Sondheim, of course it’s hard work!) to bring you this delightfully witty retelling of your favorite Fairy Tales!” The […]
Beloin-Saavedra Endorsed by Republican Party for Mayor
Republican City Council Assistant Leader, Ald Sharon Beloin-Saavedra (R-1) announced that she has been endorsed by the city Republican Party as their candidate for Mayor in this year’s city elections. Beloin-Saavedra is presently serving as a Ward 1 city Council member. She has served on a number of elected and appointed roles in the city […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 14th to 20th
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33rd Annual Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
Widely honored Coach Darwin Shaw announced in June that, “New England’s biggest and best single elimination tournament, The Osgood Shootout will be celebrating year 33.” “I am proud to announce that with the help of Byron Jones once again,” said Coach Shaw, “the tradition will continue. The tournament has provided 111 scholarships over the years.” […]
Mayor Stewart’s 2025 Annual Message: Mayor Stewart Comes Up Short Again: Presentation #37.
Presentation #37. This updated record is being shared regarding the status of our neighborhood’s storm-sewer-sanitary system and the City and State responses.
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jul 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, July 13, 2025 include
NB Racial Justice Coalition Hosting 5th Anniversary Fundraiser
The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is holding a The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC), is a grassroots organization based in New Britain, Connecticut. Our membership is comprised of everyday, working-class people who want to organize for racial and economic justice.
New Britain Public Library Hosts Program on the Great Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The New Britain Public Library is featuring, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports,” saying, “This fun program hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin.” The Library says that the program, highlighting, “the most intense rivalry in American sports – maybe the world,” is to feature, “videos of the biggest […]
Community Birthday Cookout Celebrates Life of Katherine Colon – Continues Justice for Katherine Campaign
Family and friends of Katherine Colon and other activists held a special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, “dedicated to honoring Katherine’s memory through harm reduction, food, love, and meaningful community connections.” The event included food, games and fond remembrances of Colon, along with a continuation of the Justice for Katherine campaign. That […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Jun 30th to Jul 6th
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Community Birthday Cookout for Katherine Colon Planned, Despite “Permit Dispute”
Family and friends of Katherine Colon say that they are inviting the community to special Birthday Community Cookout in Central Park on Sunday, despite, “the city of New Britain ongoing attempts to block the event in an attempt to further silence the Justice for Katherine movement.” The event is planned for Sunday, June 29th at […]
Legislators Praise $2 Million State Brownfield Remediation Grant for Economic Development
Members of the New Britain state legislative delegation applauded Gov Ned Lamont, who recently approved $2 million in Brownfield Remediation and Development Program for New Britain Business Park located at 221 South Street. Rep Dave DeFronzo (D-26) and Rep Manny Sanchez (D-25) praised the allocation for New Britain, part of an overall allocation of $18.8 […]
City Proposal Would Add Chief Operations Officer to City Reorganization Plan
A proposal being presented to the City Council would make two changes to the city ordinances section concerning the reorganization of city departments, including a proposal to add the chief operations officer to the city reorganization plan. The proposal is introduced by Ald Robert Smedley (R-4), the Council’s Republican leader, who typically introduces proposals from […]